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Youth and Society
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Youth and Society

0044-118X

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/yas

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 393 74 82 17
Social Sciences and Humanities 430 23 24 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 103
Documents by Best Scientists*: 104
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.143
Impact Factor: 1.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Youth & Society?

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Juvenile delinquency, Clinical psychology and Suicide prevention. The Social psychology study featured in Youth & Society draws parallels with the field of Ethnic group. The Developmental psychology works featured in it incorporate elements from Human sexuality and Socioeconomic status.

The featured Juvenile delinquency study falls within the wider topic of Criminology. The work tackled in Youth & Society goes beyond the discipline of Clinical psychology as it also encompasses Substance abuse. The studies on Suicide prevention discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics.

The journal aims to form a more comprehensive understanding of the field by integrating disciplines like Injury prevention and Psychiatry.

  • Social psychology (36.49%)
  • Developmental psychology (30.85%)
  • Juvenile delinquency (12.43%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Parental Disciplinary Patterns and Social Competence in Children (770 citations)
  • Identity and Agency in Emerging Adulthood Two Developmental Routes in the Individualization Process (546 citations)
  • Experiences of discrimination among African American, Asian American, and Latino adolescents in an urban high school (463 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Youth & Society:

The journal papers focus on Social psychology, Developmental psychology, Suicide prevention, Human factors and ergonomics and Injury prevention. Academic achievement, Juvenile delinquency, Ethnic group and Social theory are some topics wherein Social psychology research discussed in the published articles has an impact. The most cited papers focus on Developmental psychology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Human sexuality and Association (psychology).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal investigates areas of study like Developmental psychology, Mental health, Social psychology, Clinical psychology and Juvenile delinquency. The concepts on Developmental psychology presented in the journal can also apply to other research fields, including Socioeconomic status and Cognition. Topics in Mental health explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Transgender, Ethnic group, Well-being and Depression (differential diagnoses).

Research in Substance abuse and the interrelating topic of Alcohol abuse were among the subjects of interest in the Ethnic group studies discussed in it. The studies in Social psychology featured incorporate elements of Civic engagement and Race (biology). The research on Clinical psychology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Physical health and Association (psychology).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Predictors and Mental Health Benefits of Chosen Name Use among Transgender Youth. (9 citations)
  • Association Between Social Networks and Subjective Well-Being in Adolescents: A Systematic Review: (8 citations)
  • Adolescent Technology, Sleep, and Physical Activity Time in Two US Cohorts. (8 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Youth & Society (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Daniel F. Perkins (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Finn-Aage Esbensen (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Dorothy L. Espelage (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ronald L. Simons (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Brent B. Benda (5 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Youth & Society (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Michigan (42 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (28 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
  • University of California, Berkeley (24 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Arizona State University (23 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.69% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.92% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.46% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.88% of all publications and 43.75% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Path and Education Requirements in Psychology

To pursue a successful research career in the fields mentioned above, such as Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Clinical Psychology, having the right educational qualifications is crucial. Individuals intending to contribute to these research areas typically need a bachelor's degree in psychology as a foundation. However, to delve deeper into specialized research topics and actively contribute to journals such as Youth & Society, advanced degrees such as a Masters or PhD in a specific psychology field are usually required. Moreover, getting a license to practice psychology is another important step towards an established career in the domain. In Tennessee, for example, becoming a licensed psychologist involves meeting several education and examination requisites. More information about psychology licensure requirements in Tennessee can be found in our article on psychologist education requirements in tennesse. Understanding these foundational education requirements and potential career paths in psychology helps prospective psychologists plan their education and foresee their contribution to the research field. In turn, contributing valuable research in domains such as Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Juvenile Delinquency, and Clinical Psychology can help shape the youth and society in a positive, constructive manner.

Top Publications

  • Predictors and Mental Health Benefits of Chosen Name Use among Transgender Youth.

    Amanda M. Pollitt;Salvatore Ioverno;Stephen T. Russell;Gu Li

    (2021)
    63 Citations
  • School climate, peer relationships, and adolescent mental health: a social ecological perspective

    Emily Long;Claudia Zucca;Helen Sweeting

    (2021)
    55 Citations
  • Gay-Straight Alliances, School Functioning, and Mental Health: Associations for Students of Color and LGBTQ Students

    Laura Baams;Stephen T. Russell

    (2021)
    53 Citations
  • Applying a Developmental Lens to Youth-Led Participatory Action Research: A Critical Examination and Integration of Existing Evidence:

    Ahna Ballonoff Suleiman;Parissa J. Ballard;Lindsay Till Hoyt;Emily J. Ozer

    (2021)
    50 Citations
  • Why do Victims become Perpetrators of Peer Bullying? Moral Disengagement in the Cycle of Violence

    Daniel Falla;Rosario Ortega-Ruiz;Kevin Runions;Eva M. Romera

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Gendered and Sexualized Bullying and Cyber Bullying: Spotlighting Girls and Making Boys Invisible.

    Faye Mishna;Kaitlin J. Schwan;Arija Birze;Melissa Van Wert

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Young Adults’ Distress About Police Brutality Following the Death of George Floyd

    (2022)
    35 Citations
  • Subjective Family Socioeconomic Status and Life Satisfaction in Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Social Support:

    Wenjing Yan;Kairong Yang;Qiuling Wang;Xuqun You

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native in Urban Areas: Implications for Adolescent Behavioral Health and Well-Being.

    Ryan A Brown;Daniel L Dickerson;David J Klein;Denis Agniel

    (2021)
    33 Citations

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